Get Involved! 10 Simple Ways to Connect

Want some easy ideas about ways you can connect with Owen and make an impact?

1. Update your alumni profile on VUconnect.

Visit VUconnect.com to reconnect with classmates, submit family or career news, upload your resume, access exclusive job listings and advanced search engines for more targeted networking, and more.
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2. Follow Owen via social networking sites.

Build even more connections by liking the Owen page on Facebook, joining the alumni group on LinkedIn and following the school on Twitter.

3. Help attract great students to Owen.

4. Serve as an Alumni Council Representative for your class.

The Alumni Council enhances communications among classes by spreading the word about upcoming events and opportunities for alumni involvement. Contact Development and Alumni Relations: Email or call (615) 322-4760.

5. Hire Owen students.

Post internship or job opportunities for current students or alumni. Contact the Career Management Center: Email or call (615) 322-4069.

6. Share your expertise.

Present to a class or club, assist with mock interviews, or help students network within your industry. Contact the Career Management Center: Email or call (615) 322-4069.

7. Make a financial gift.

Your gift, regardless of its size, helps fund important research, scholarships and improvements that strengthen the value of your degree. For more information, visit giving.vanderbilt.edu or contact the Development and Alumni Relations office directly at (615) 322-0815 or alumni@owen.vanderbilt.edu.

8. Participate in an Owen event in your region.

Whether it is helping to organize or host a CityOwen event, or attending a dinner with prospective students, there are a number of ways to get involved with the Owen community near you. To learn more about what is going on in your area, visit owenalumni.com, contact the Alumni Relations Office at (615) 322-9997 or email jonathan.m.frost@vanderbilt.edu.

9. Attend Owen Alumni Weekend.

Reunite with your classmates in the spring and reminisce about your Owen experiences. Visit owenalumni.com for a recap of the 2015 weekend and for additional details on next year’s festivities.